New Prototype BKBT Chest Armor

Just thought I would post some pics of what I have been working on. These have been mostly finished for awhile except for the final smoothing. I still ned to cut chest slots in the left breast plate but I am going to mold & cast it as is so the filler doesn't break away. Constructive criticism is welcome.

Looking great Vince! It almost makes me want to go back to doing a jango.

Why are you telling me that when I have my old bkbt almost finished?

Oh my...!!! Is wujujuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

God job bro

..cool !

That is absolutely wonderful news!!

Very nice!

Wow, that looks perfect! The chest pieces have that Jango curve and look dead on.

WOW! very nice!!

It looks like the real deal.

Great job!

Just gorgeous! My Paypal is ready and waiting.

Are they cold cast as well?

Wow, looking great!

Yes Yes Yes, I need this to match my BKBT helmet!!! When's it coming out & how much will it cost?

I'll probably do a small LIMITED run of these but it won't be for awhile yet. I still need to copy the left breast plate so I can cut slots in it (it will be next to impossible to cut them cleanly in the prototype). There is some more final smoothing to do as well. I also need to make up a shoulder bell so I can have a complete upper armor set. There are no plans to do a backplate as these are so large that they are VERY expensive to ship. I am hoping to get some of this ready by Christmas.

..impressive !

very nice indeed!!

Hey BKBT, please let us know when this run is! I'd love to get in on the run.

Very very nice. Paypal standing by.

very nice how much?

WOW! That is some awesome lookin' armor! I really like how much it shines.

Absolute nice!!

..well after watching and comparing other (movie) shots, maybe i have little suggestion for improvement ¿

I believe that the measurements are correct, in the vertical cut I agree. But I continue believing that they are very good. (The PIC is from Portugal Expo)

maybe not so much shorter......

btw is it cold cast?

looks very nice.

kevin

These plates are rub n' buffed. I probably won't do cold cast as it will be harder to match existing armor pieces & helmets. My mannequin torso may be throwing things off a bit. I made sure to curve the belly plate slightly to match the reference photos I have. It will line up better with the chest plates once it is actually attached to a vest. Once I cast up this piece I'll check the alignment & make any modifications & another mold if necessary.

very nice.....

Great Helmet! And now the Armor! Looks real good Vince, great version 2.0 armor!

Vince, this Chest armor looks great!
Sign me up for a set!!!!


Must buy all BKBT gear...

Jono

I haven't had much time to look at these again, but after looking at AdmFrancis' pic I photoshopped an overlay & the ab plate looks a little long & needs to be shortened. There are a couple of other discrepencies I want to take care of & then I'll post a better set of pics.

Originally Posted by bigkidbiggertoys

There are no plans to do a backplate as these are so large that they are VERY expensive to ship.

Trust Canada Post with THESE??? NEVER, I'd drive to the Island and pick them up myself. Awe inspiring work!

nice armor there vince

kevin

Hi BkBT, that is some awesome lookin' chest armor!

Thanks for the up-date Vince.
Looking forward to getting a set.
Jono!

I also look forward to gettting a set when ready. Any chance you will have them done before C IV?

I'm agree with AdmFrancis. The bottom pice looks to long for me. but just a bit. Anyways, great armor!

Just a quick update: I made a temporary mold of the left chest plate so I could cut the slots in it. I wanted to be able to quickly make another plate in case I screwed up the placement. The ab plate I gave more of a curve to fit closer & I marked out where I thought it needed to be trimmed. After a quick photshop overlay, I can see I will need to trim off a bit at the top as well. It is hard to get all of the plates to line up exactly at the same anglw but I think I am pretty close on this. Please note that the collar armor & center diamond are the old ones, I left the new ones at my shop & couldn't photgraph them. These are now ready for molding & I just need to whip up a set of shoulder bells.

Great!! Put me on the list please

well ya know i'm in

andy

Yeah if there's a list I wanna be on it.

OH YEAH!! Paypal button ready when you are Vince. Thanks

Not much in the way of updates. I have been busy with with work this last week & haven't made much progress. This project has now been bumped to the top of my list!

If you make a list, because there seems to be a lot of interest, I'd like to be somewhere near the top, twitchy finger on the "send money" button.

I have one big issue with your armor BKBT, its not in my hands!

Seriously, would be interested in getting one of those center baggette for my current armor. Don't wanna mess with cutting out the one that came with my current set.

Originally Posted by Jango newbie

If you make a list, because there seems to be a lot of interest, I'd like to be somewhere near the top, twitchy finger on the "send money" button.

I would like to echo what JN said above. The money is burning a hole in my pocket!!!!

I'll be putting up a list shortly. I only like to do that when I am ready to roll & can deliver in a timely manner

Great! Let us know

Please put me down for a set.

Please put me on the list as well. Thanks!

..u already know

I'm almost there! These are the first pulls from my molds. The center diamond is resin cast but the rest will be fiberglass. I still have to make the molds for the ab plate & shoulder bells & then I will be good to go!

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..wow !

superb!

Yeah, looks fantastic!

OUTSTANDING!!! Ready when you are.

Looks great. Don't forget to put me on the list please.

..definitely interested

Wow! Too bad I'm not a Jango, or I might buy a set of that armour!!

Awesome! As stated by others, please don't forget me. I would like a set! Thanks!

again very nice.

great job.

I'm interested too. Please put me down for a set!

Great Craftsmanship there!!!! Always wondered why they didn't give Jango his own Chest Display. C

Originally Posted by Cerillo

Great Craftsmanship there!!!! Always wondered why they didn't give Jango his own Chest Display. C

Mmmm well, those are costume desing cuestions. I think that would make it look a bit strange and not as stylized as he is. But maybe i just think so cuz im used to see him without a chest display

I like it way better without a chest display.

Ok, It seems there is enough interest here for me to do a small run of these. I still have to make up the shoulder bell molds but if you guys like what you see so far I am sure you will appreciate those. I'll start another thread in the Cargo Hold so as not to clutter up this one.

Great work, Vince !!